This thread brings back a lot of memories, none of them pleasant, but I would have to say creamed chipped beef on white toast or some sort of animal tongue (with tastebuds visible), served on a platter and carved at the table in front of my horrified eyes.

Wait...there was one more thing. What was it? Oh yeah, finnan haddie, some sort of smoked fish that was floating around in a cream sauce. It appeared on the table right about the time Moon Unit Zappa's seminal hit 'Valley Girl' came out, and is the dish with which my sister and I will forever associate the lyrics "It's like BARF ME OUT. Gag me with a spoon."

Thanks for the memories Mom.